MARIN GESTALT x10 or x11

Hey folks,
I was thinking of buying a Marin Gestalt x10 or x11 (recent models, redesigned in 2019).  What appeals to me is that they're designed to handle more like a mountain bike.  Given that I ride a lot of single-track on my "gravel" bike, that's what I need.  However, what terrifies me is the BB Drop.  This bike has the biggest drop of any bike I'm looking at: 80mm.  (E.g. another contender is the Rocky Mountain Solo, at 70mm drop.) 

So: just wondering if anyone's ridden--or owns--a Gestalt x10 or x11, and their thoughts on how it handles on single-track.

Thanks!

I don't have a Marin Gestalt, but looking at their web page, all three models of the Gestalt have a 72 BB drop. 

My Surly ECR has an 80 drop, but it's not really made for singletrack. Still, many say the 80 drop isn't as important as the BB height. 

eric/fresno, ca.

epzamora wrote:I don't have a Marin Gestalt, but looking at their web page, all three models of the Gestalt have a 72 BB drop. 

My Surly ECR has an 80 drop, but it's not really made for singletrack. Still, many say the 80 drop isn't as important as the BB height. 

eric/fresno, ca.

Eric, thanks, but you might have been looking at another Gestalt model.  The X10 and X11 are shown as having an 80mm bb drop on Marin's own webpage: https://www.marinbikes.com/ca/bikes/20-gestalt-x10